autobiography
5 synonyms and 1 antonyms for autobiography, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An account of a person's life written by that person.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
Etymology
From auto- ("self") plus biography, from Greek bíos ("life") and gráphō ("write").
Full origin of autobiography →Frequently asked questions
What does “autobiography” mean?
The word “autobiography” means an account of a person's life written by that person. In plain terms, the story of someone's life, written by themselves.
How do you pronounce “autobiography”?
“Autobiography” is pronounced aw-tuh-beye-OG-ruh-fee (/ˌɔː.tə.baɪˈɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ in IPA).
How do you use “autobiography” in a sentence?
Here is “autobiography” used in a sentence: “The footballer's autobiography became a bestseller within days.”
What is another word for “autobiography”?
Words with a similar meaning to “autobiography” include memoir and life story.
What is the opposite of “autobiography”?
The opposite of “autobiography” — its antonyms — is heterobiography.
What part of speech is “autobiography”?
“Autobiography” is a noun.
Where does the word “autobiography” come from?
The word “autobiography” comes from Greek. From auto- ("self") plus biography, from Greek bíos ("life") and gráphō ("write").
Is “autobiography” a common word?
“Autobiography” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between an autobiography and a biography?
An autobiography is an account of a person's life written by that person, told from their own perspective. A biography is written by someone else about another person's life, typically based on research and interviews. The key difference is authorship: an autobiography always comes from the subject themselves.
What is the difference between an autobiography and a memoir?
An autobiography usually covers a person's entire life from birth to the present in roughly chronological order. A memoir tends to focus on a specific period, theme, or set of experiences rather than the whole life story. Both are self-written, but a memoir is narrower in scope.
Can an autobiography be written with help from someone else?
An autobiography is defined as an account written by the subject, so books produced with substantial outside help are sometimes labeled 'as told to' rather than pure autobiographies. In practice, many books marketed as autobiographies involve a ghostwriter or collaborator to some degree. The label is applied loosely even when strict self-authorship is debatable.